"Modesty, sometimes known as demureness, is a mode of dress and deportment that intends to avoid the encouragement of sexual attraction in others. The word modesty comes from the Latin word modestus, which means 'keeping within measure'." In simple words, modesty is the quality of not drawing attention to oneself and being humble. It often refers to how people dress and behave in ways that don't show off or bring excessive attention.   Modesty throughout the world There is a common consensus on human nature that stipulates covering the private parts of the body. This convention cuts across cultures, religions, and societies as it refers to something deeply embedded within man. The instincts are closely related to the concept of innate disposition (fitrah), which refers to the natural instincts guided towards dignity and self-respect by which man lives. In whichever civilization, at whatever time in history, people covered themselves using clothing or coverings, no...

Poetry has long been associated with a high degree of intellectual and emotional intelligence (IQ and EQ). However, even among skilled poets, the ways in which these traits manifest and influence their work can differ significantly. This distinction can be seen in the contrasting intellectual and emotional trajectories of two prominent poets of the subcontinent: Jaun Elia and Allama Muhammad Iqbal (rahimahullah). Though both were gifted poets and philosophers, their respective legacies differ vastly in their philosophical outlooks and contributions to society. The Intellectual Divide: Jaun Elia vs. Iqbal Jaun Elia and Allama Iqbal were both celebrated for their linguistic mastery and philosophical depth, but the direction in which their intellects took them was profoundly different. While Iqbal is recognized as a visionary philosopher who sought the revival of Islamic spirituality, intellectualism, and the eventual establishment of an Islamic state, Jaun Elia’s work increasingly veered...